The Services of Bharat Dindyal CEO of Guyana Power & Light, has been Terminated
August 14, 2015 - The office of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure issued a statement announcing the termination of the services of the CEO of GPL effective Friday August 14, 2015.
Guyana-Venezuela: The “controversy” over the arbitral award of 1899
Ever so often, sections of the local and foreign media propagate the erroneous idea of an existing territorial “dispute” between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo region.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Announces that he has been Diagnosed with Cancer
Former U.S. Pesident Jimmy Carter released a statement on Wednesday August 12, 2015 announcing that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
His statement reads:
Guyana can serve as a bridge between CARICOM and UNASUR - President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana - (August 12, 2015) - President David Granger, in pledging Guyana’s support to the Union of South American Nation (UNASUR), stated that Guyana can serve as a bridge between UNASUR and CARICOM. Earlier today, President Granger, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Carl Greenidge and Guyana’s Ambassador to Suriname, Mr.
Guyanese to participate in the 2015 Youth Ambassadors Program with the Caribbean in the United States
Seven young members of the Guyanese delegation departed Cheddie Jagan International Airport yesterday to participate in the 2015 Youth Ambassadors Program with the Caribbean in the United States under the theme: “Youth and Social Transformation.”
President Commits to Setting up “Reading Room” in Albouystown
Georgetown, Guyana – (August 10, 2015) - After a brief meeting with two sisters, ages 9 and 11 who reside at Barr Street Albouystown, President David Granger has committed to setting up a “reading room” in that area.
Minister Trotman says BOSAI unrest resolved
Georgetown, Guyana – (August 7, 2015) - Minister of Governance with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment, Raphael Trotman has disclosed that an agreement has been reached between the BOSAI Minerals Company and its workers for them to stay on the job and work eight hours daily instead of 12 hours in an effort to prevent retrenchment.
Finance Minister Establishing Strict Accountability Systems for Travel Allowances
Georgetown, Guyana (August 7, 2015) - The Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, today lashed out at the Guyana Times for continuing to peddle misinformation regarding out of pocket allowances for Ministers and Government officials, despite his efforts to clarify the issue.
US to Provide Technical Support for Secure Document Production even as Guyana Pushes to Decentralise Passport Services
Georgetown, Guyana- (August 06, 2015) - The United States, through its Embassy in Guyana is looking to strengthen cooperation in border security under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, support possible areas of training.
President Granger is still willing to hold talks with Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro
In a press briefing yesterday(August 6, 2015) President David Granger said that he is still willing to hold talks with Venezuelan President, Nicholas Maduro.